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Airports The Jorge Newberry Aeroparque is the domestic airport used for domestic flights. The Ezeiza or Ministro Pistarini airport is located forty minutes outside of the city and is used for international flights. There are two transportation options for transfers between the airport and the city of Buenos Aires. Passengers can take a bus which departs every half hour and costs about $14, or they can opt for a taxi which costs around $32 to $38, depending on the advertised rates at the time of the reservation. It is safest and most economical to reserve a taxi with one of the businesses at the airport as opposed to independent taxi drivers. ByTArgentina.com would be happy to arrange taxi reservations for our guests who reserve lodging accommodations with us. Ezeiza:“Ministro Pistarini ”International Airport Tel: 5480-6111 Jorge Newberry Metropolitan Airport Tel: 4576-5110/5111

Climate The four seasons are clearly distinguished in Buenos Aires. In the winter season (June to September), the temperatures do not usually go below 0º C, maintaining an average of 8-10º C. In the summer months (December to March), the temperature is rarely higher than 32º C, maintaining an average of 27º C. The spring (September to December) and fall (March to June) usually have average temperatures between 18° C and 20° C.

Currency The legal currency is the Peso ($), which maintains a 3.05 to 1 exchange rate with the United States Dollar: $ 3.05 = US $1.

Documents and formalities Valid passport with or without visa depending on your nationality. Inquire at the closest Embassy or Consulate. Visitors coming from countries not bordering Argentina are exempt from all taxes on travelling articles and new articles up to US$ 300 and an additional US$ 300, if purchased at duty free shops within the national territory. No vaccination certificate is required to enter the country.

Electricity The electric current operates on 220 V.

Internet Access In addition to the option of Telecentros and Locutorios mentioned above, there are also several cyber-cafes in Buenos Aires, whose prices generally range from $1 to $2 per hour.

Kiosks Dispersed throughout the city, you will find hundreds of “kioskos.” These are small shops which sell cigarettes, snacks, and beverages, as well as selected useful products such as aspirin, personal hygiene products, etc. Here you will be able to find these useful products, conveniently available to purchase on the run. The majority of the kiosks remain open late into the night, and some are open 24 hours.

Laundry Services There are several laundromats located throughout the city. Most of these offer self service washing machines as well as “valet service,” which costs around $6 per large bag of clothing. With this service, you can leave your laundry, and the “lavandería” will wash, dry, and fold it for you. You can pass by later that day or when it is convenient for you to pick up your laundry. Many lavanderías can also deliver your laundry to the place where you are staying.

Maps Maps may be purchased at the offices of the Automóvil Club Argentino (Av. del Libertador 1850, Tel. 4802-6061 and 4802-7071, Buenos Aires).

Meals Although there is no exact meal schedule in Argentina, breakfast is usually taken during the mid-morning hours, and is small, usually consisting of coffee or tea, possibly accompanied by toast or pastries. The lunch hour starts around noon or 1:00pm, and is generally a large meal. Dinner starts at about 9:00pm at the earliest, and oftentimes much later, and is also a large meal.

Telephone Pay phones work with cards that may be purchased in kiosks and telephone companies' offices, or with legal tender coins. There are also stores with pay phones (open 24 hours a day) where you can pay in cash.Calling to Argentina from abroad, dial the country code (54) and then the area code of the place you want to call. For domestic calls, dial 0 before the area code. For international calls, dial 00, the country code and city code.Note that tariffs are reduced from 10.00 p.m. to 8.00 a.m.

Telephone Cards Visitors can obtain pre-paid telephone cards which can be used to pay for calls made from public phones found in Telecentros, Locutorios, and kiosks, or pay phones located in the streets.

Telephone Centers Small public telephone centers are found throughout the city and are called “Locutorios” or “Telecentros.” These businesses offer services including use of phone booths from which you can make local or international calls, fax service, oftentimes mail services, and in some cases internet access, generally at a minimum cost of about $1.00 per hour.

Tourist information Secretariat of Tourism and Sports, Tourist Information Centers: Av. Santa Fe 883, (C1059ABC) Buenos Aires, Tel. 4312-2232 or 0800-555-0016; Ezeiza International Airport and Jorge Newbery Airport.Buenos Aires Information Centers in Pte. Quintana Avenue and J.M. Ortiz Street, Florida Street and Diagonal Norte, Carlos Pellegrini 217, Dock 4 in Puerto Madero, De la Rivera Theatre (La Boca), Retiro Bus Station, and Abasto Shopping.

Transportation Buenos Aires has a very complete network of public transportation throughout the city, composed of buses, subway and trains. The city buses in Buenos Aires are called “colectivos,” and the common urban fare is $0.75. The ticket or “boleto” is paid with coins, which is best to have ready before getting on the bus. The subway is called “Subte.” The token (called a “cospel”) for one ride on the subway costs $0.70. Multi-trip passes are not sold. Taxis are easily identified by their color—black with a yellow roof. The minimum cab fare is $1.20, and the end fare is exactly that which is shown on the fare counter. Tipping is not expected unless the passenger is traveling with luggage. Ferry service is often used by Argentine and Uruguayan passengers. Daily services run between Buenos Aires and Uruguay (the most common destinations are Colonia, Montevideo, Piriápolis and Punta del Este).